I do not know a lot of clubs, but when I went the first time to "my" club 7 weeks ago, everyone was very friendly. I choose a speed and a distance, and they put me in a group. After the run, thee / we went to a pub.I am not attending all they sessions, just the ones wich suit me. On other days, if they are not running and I want to run, I just do it.I pay yearly, but it is not very expensive.There are a lot of pros, running with company, cheaper race entrance, the pub after the run, exchanging experiences, even training sessions.Sorry, I do not know any cons.

Hope answered all your questions, but I am just beginner, so there are still some "professionals" here for more advise.

Our Club is annual membership, then a payment of £1 per session that you attend. There's a teabar for afterwards and lots of people sit around discussing running and exchanging news. There are lots of groups running different types and speeds from the track people to the marathoners. You just train which whoever you want as often as you want.

Thanks all for the info guys! I would still like to hear from someone in a club closer to chiswick. I had a look at yours Zoe, but the runs are at 19:00 and I am afraid I wont make it to Wimbledon (traffic and all) by that time.

Dangly SpiceYours sounds a lovely club to me - a 49 year old 12 minute miler. I do not feel I would be welcome at many clubs as I am also two stone overweight but trying to get faster and fitter. I don't suppose you are in Bolton, Lancashire are you? Also, does anyone know the Running Sisters Network web site number - I can't find it anywhere.

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